US3262174A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-09
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1984-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred L Duna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R13/00; B60R13/10; B60R13/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A CLIP FOR ATTACHING A PLATE TO AN OBJECT, SAID CLIP COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY Z-SHAPED FIRST PLATE WHICH INCLUDES TWO GENERALLY PARALLEL FLAT PORTIONS OFFSET WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER AND CONNECTED BY MEANS OF A JOG, AND A SECOND PLATE WHICH IS GENERALLY FLAT, SAID SECOND PLATE HAVING MEANS FOR LOOSELY ATTACHING IT TO THE FIRST PLATE IN THE AREA OF THE JOG THEREOF SO THAT IT UNDERLIES A HOLE FORMED IN ONE OF THE OFFSET PORTIONS OF THE FIRST PLATE AND A SCREW IN THE HOLE, SAID SCREW BEARING ON THE SECOND NAMED PLATE AND FORCING IT IN A PIVOTING ACTION AWAY THEREFROM, AND MEANS ON THE OTHER OFFSET PORTION OF THE FIRST-NAMED PALTE FOR ATTACHING THE SAME TO THE OBJECT TO WHICH IT IS DESIRED TO SECURE THE PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A CLIP FOR ATTACHING A PLATE TO AN OBJECT, SAID CLIP COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY Z-SHAPED FIRST PLATE WHICH INCLUDES TWO GENERALLY PARALLEL FLAT PORTIONS OFFSET WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER AND CONNECTED BY MEANS OF A JOG, AND A SECOND PLATE WHICH IS GENERALLY FLAT, SAID SECOND PLATE HAVING MEANS FOR LOOSELY ATTACHING IT TO THE FIRST PLATE IN THE AREA OF THE JOG THEREOF SO THAT IT UNDERLIES A HOLE FORMED IN ONE OF THE OFFSET PORTIONS OF THE FIRST PLATE AND A SCREW IN THE HOLE, SAID SCREW BEARING ON THE SECOND NAMED PLATE AND FORCING IT IN A PIVOTING ACTION AWAY THEREFROM, AND MEANS ON THE OTHER OFFSET PORTION OF THE FIRST-NAMED PALTE FOR ATTACHING THE SAME TO THE OBJECT TO WHICH IT IS DESIRED TO SECURE THE PLATE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |